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    Dell EPP/MPP/Holiday/DPA account discounts

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by dpilot83, Jan 21, 2008.

  1. dpilot83

    dpilot83 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm trying to figure out how to make the most out of the purchase I just made. I recently heard about some people getting 10% off with either an EPP or MPP and then another 10% with a holiday coupon and then 4% off with a DPA account and I'm not sure if that was all added up or if it was because they were an employee or what. I think it probably didn't add up because I was reading about seperate people getting these seperate deals but I'm wondering what deals the average joe should seek out when making a purchase in the next few days.

    I am also wondering what the MPP is? Do you have to be an employee to participate in that? Thanks
     
    dpilot83, Jan 21, 2008
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  2. coldplay

    coldplay Notebook Consultant

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    basically, you need 3 year warranty and $800+ configuration to have 8% epp.
    $1600+ will give you 12% but might not be worth it.
     
    coldplay, Jan 21, 2008
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  3. dpilot83

    dpilot83 Notebook Consultant

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    Are you saying I can get the 8% or even 12% epp even though I am not an employee? The XPS 1330 I configured and ordered yesterday was slightly over $1900 including tax yesterday. Were I able to take advantage of an EPP discount like you mentioned and or a holiday discount I would add that to my order or cancel and get another one exactly like it in order to have a much reduced price...
     
    dpilot83, Jan 21, 2008
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  4. rushy66gt

    rushy66gt Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah I dont see through all the discounts, either.
    I know, I could research all that stuff, but would someone safe me the effort who knows rather much about that discount stuff and explain it in a simple and quick way?
    Thanks a lot
     
    rushy66gt, Jan 21, 2008
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  5. allshookup

    allshookup Notebook Geek

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    XPS M1330 Configuration QTY Unit Price
    XPS M1330
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4MB Cache), Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium Edition
    Edit Item

    Remove Configuration
    $2,223.00
    Save $799 off this XPS system!
    Limited Time Offer! View Details
    -$799.00
    10% off Select Inspiron and XPS 1330 notebooks priced $899 and above!
    Expires Thursday, January 24, 2008 View Details Remove Coupon
    -$142.40
    No interest until 2009 on XPS systems with your Dell Preferred Account!
    Limited Time Offer! View Details

    Sub Total $1,281.60
    Additional Discounts and Coupons
    Receive 8% off systems priced $800 to $1600 with 3/4yr At-Home service.
    Thank you for taking advantage of your Member Purchase Program discount! View Details

    - $102.53
    Free Ground Shipping on Select XPS Desktop Systems!
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    Sub Total Sub Total Calculate $1,179.07

    TOTAL BEFORE DISCOUNTS $2,223.00

    TOTAL AFTER DISCOUNTS $1,179.07

    NOT BAD!
     
    allshookup, Jan 21, 2008
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  6. dpilot83

    dpilot83 Notebook Consultant

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    I agree, not bad at all. The question is, how? For the MPP discount are you a student or employee or is it even neccessary to be either of those things? Same for the holiday discount? All I see on the website requires you to be a part of some organization or another. Is this stuff available for anyone through any links that I'm not seeing?
     
    dpilot83, Jan 21, 2008
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  7. silversx

    silversx Notebook Enthusiast

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    what is the code for the 10% holiday discount that expires 1/24

    i want to call dell tomorrow and see if they can apply that to my order from 2days ago
     
    silversx, Jan 23, 2008
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